Bern & Smith Helmet Updates
In my never ending quest to find gear for bigger riders, I've come across larger sizes from both Smith, and Bern respectively.
R.E.D. Hi-Fi II Helmet
Most people who know me, know I am a fan of my helmets. Not because I think they will magically save my life, but to keep my oversized noggin protected from some other persons negligence. Whether it's a runaway tourist who's never snowboarded, or the kid who didn't use a leash and the board becomes a missle, I love my helmet because its come in handy more than once. Now with that being said, one of the biggest PITA's about having a bigger noggin is finding a helmet that fits appropriately. R.E.D. has several helmets with come in their XXL size range, which as they define sizing is 63-65cm in size.
686 Clothing & Sizing..
I've never purchased anything from 686 YET! I am however about to pickup some gear from them, based on the fact they are quite true in the sizing department. Anyone who is a bigger rider, whether it's feet, waist, chest, what have you, knows finding name brand snowboard gear can be a nightmare. It appears 686 is one place you can turn to to get stylish, quality gear.
Oakley A Frame & Shaun White Signature Series
I've got several pairs of Goggles to post reviews on, but decided to start with the Oakley A frames, as people tend to flock towards Oakley goggles. Oakley is well known, and incredibly established in the optics arena. They make high quality optics, and do so very well.
Noggin Safety…
Should I wear a helmet, or should I skip it? Questions that everyone probably asks themselves. I choose to wear a helmet based on safety issues and having been hit in the head once before by a rider not paying downhill attention. While not always the most stylish event, I do find myself at times forgetting I even have my helmet on. Now..the reason for this post, is not to discuss why or why not, it's actually just to present some helmet sizing information.
’10 Never Summer Heritage X
I was able to get in some ridiing time at A-Basin these past few weekends, and took the '10 Heritage out with me. This is the first time I've ever ridden the NS Heritage X model in any situation. So this perspective is from one day of riding. I ideally want to take this board back out next season to give it some powder runs etc.
Conditions were slushy/groomers, not really any pow pow around. Rode this bad boy with brand new Flow NXT-FS bindings size XL and size 12 Burton Freestyle boots.
Site Update & Shays Birthday Giveaway!
Hey everyone, still grinding away at finding the proper layout and adding back the content. Hang in there, the site will be back up shortly. With that being said, all you folks in CO need to check out www.shayboarder.com for Shays Birthday Giveaway. Basically Shay will be in Denver on June 12th, and posting clues to her whereabouts. If you are the first one to find her, and sing happy birthday to her, you win a new '09-'10 Never Summer snowboard!!! More info over at Shays. http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/06/find-shayboarder-in-denver-and-get-09.html
New Layout
Ok Ok.. so I decided to switch CMS systems and adjust the site one more time. I'm currently playing behind the scenes with some stuff. I don't have that many visitors right now, so it's not a big deal, but soon the rest of the site will be back up...